Don't Look Up parents guide: Is the Leonardo DiCaprio movie suitable for kids?

Don't Look Up began streaming on Netflix on December 24, 2021, after a limited release in theatres two weeks prior. The black comedy satirical drama film is helmed by Adam McKay, who has also written its screenplay. The story is by David Sirota. McKay has also produced the movie with Kevin Messick under their production banners of Hyperobject Industries and Bluegrass Films. Here's the official synopsis as per Letterboxd:

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

Let us find out if the film is suitable for kids or not.

Don't Look Up parents' guide explored

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has rated Don't Look Up with an R rating. This was done for profanity language in its runtime along with drug-related content, graphic nudity, as well as some content of s*xual nature. This means the film is suitable for 18+ adults and not for children below that age. A breakdown of the above-mentioned points in the movie ranges from moderate and mild to severe.

S*x & Nudity - Moderate
Violence & Gore - Mild
Profanity - Severe
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking - Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes - Mild

The characters in the film frequently use curse words throughout, which is one of the reasons for the film's R-rating.

Don't Look Up is about a comet that is slowly coming towards Earth. This was discovered by two astronomers, Dr. Randall Mindy and Kate Dibiasky, who then started warning everyone about its danger. They keep saying that it can destroy the entire planet while everyone looks the other way. Several critics, including the makers, have stated that the comet is an allegory for the climate crisis and the government's indifference towards it. Here is a list of its cast members:

Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Randall Mindy
Jennifer Lawrence as Kate Dibiasky
Tyler Perry as Jack Bremmer
Ariana Grande as Riley Bina
Meryl Streep as Janie Orlean
Timothée Chalamet as Yule
Cate Blanchett as Brie Evantee
Ron Perlman as Colonel Benedict Drask
Rob Morgan as Dr. Teddy Oglethorpe
Jonah Hill as Jason Orlean
Mark Rylance as Peter Isherwell

The film became the second-most-watched film on Netflix. This feat was achieved within a month of its release. The film was nominated in four Oscar categories, including Best Picture. Furthermore, it also received nominations at the Golden Globe Awards and Critics' Choice Awards.